Representative Jordan Teuscher

15 hours ago

Behind every bill that moves through the Utah House is a process most people never see. That process starts in the House Rules Committee.

Day 42 of 45 is in the books, and today we held our final meeting of the House Rules Committee for the 2026 legislative session.

Serving as Chair of the House Rules Committee has been one of the most demanding and rewarding responsibilities I’ve had at the Capitol. In addition to being a member of the House leadership team, the Rules Chair is entrusted by the Speaker of the House and by the body to help manage how legislation moves through the House during the session. The Rules Committee plays a central role in ensuring the legislative process runs smoothly and that hundreds of bills move through the system in an organized and thoughtful way.

Every bill introduced in the Utah House begins its journey in the Rules Committee. Before legislation can move anywhere else in the process, it first comes through Rules. From there, we review the bill and assign it to the appropriate standing committee so it can receive a full public hearing.

This year, the committee worked through over 900 bills and advanced 714 of them to continue through the legislative process, each one requiring careful review before it could move forward. That is a tremendous volume of legislation for a committee of eight members, but it is a critical part of keeping the session focused and ensuring the most important issues continue moving through the process.

Much of the real work happens behind the scenes. After floor debates and committee meetings end and most of the Capitol has emptied out for the night, the vice chair, Representative Karen Peterson, and I are often still there reading through stacks of bills, carefully evaluating their potential impact and how they interact with other legislation moving through the process. Those late nights allow us to prepare recommendations that help the full committee make nominations on which bills should advance and to which committee they should be assigned.

When the committee meets, members review those nominations and vote to approve the assignments. At the beginning of the legislative session, these formal sifting meetings usually happen once each day during floor time. As the pace intensifies near the end, we often meet twice daily to keep legislation moving through the system.

The Rules Committee also serves as a standing committee. In that role, we hear and debate legislation and receive public comment just like any other committee, typically on bills related to legislative rules and the internal operations of the legislature. This year we heard 29 bills in that capacity.

I’m incredibly grateful for our outstanding Rules Committee members from both sides of the aisle who have put in so much work this session, and to Rep. Peterson, whose partnership and judgment have been invaluable in managing this workload. I’m also deeply appreciative of our exceptional staff, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the process organized and running smoothly.

It has been an honor to help steward this part of the legislative process. With only a few days left in the session, my focus now shifts to debating and voting on the remaining Senate bills that have made it through the process and are now before the House for final passage. ... See MoreSee Less

Representative Jordan Teuscher

2 days ago

Day 41 of 45. The final week of the 2026 legislative session is here, and the pace has not slowed down.

Today, HB519, Unclaimed Property Amendments, passed the Senate and is headed back to the House for concurrence. This bill modernizes Utah’s unclaimed property laws to account for digital assets, including cryptocurrency like Bitcoin.

Utah already safeguards abandoned property such as forgotten bank accounts and uncashed checks so the rightful owner can claim it later. But our statutes were written for a different era. HB519 updates the framework so that digital assets are treated appropriately when they are abandoned.

I worked closely on this bill with State Treasurer Marlo Oaks, financial institutions, and industry experts to make sure we got it right. We wanted to protect property rights, provide clarity for custodians, and ensure the framework is workable in the real world.

This is not theoretical. Roughly 15 to 20 percent of Utahns have used digital assets. Whether someone misplaced login credentials, passed away without sharing access information, or simply forgot about an account, those assets should not disappear into a legal gray area.

As past chair of the Utah Blockchain and Digital Innovation Taskforce, I believe strongly that our laws should keep pace with innovation. We want Utah to lead in digital asset policy, not react years later. This bill protects consumers and ensures people can recover what rightfully belongs to them.
At its core, this is about property rights. If it is yours, you should be able to get it back.

If you have never checked, take a minute and visit mycash.utah.gov. You might be surprised what is sitting there waiting for you. ... See MoreSee Less

Representative Jordan Teuscher

5 days ago

Today we wrapped up the second to last week of the legislative session. This afternoon, I had my dad and stepmom join me on the House floor during floor time. It was special to have the chance to show them the legislative process up close.

My mom and dad taught me the importance of hard work, faith, and personal responsibility. Growing up in South Jordan, I was also shaped by great neighbors, local church leaders, teachers, and coaches who took the time to invest in kids in this community. I am a product of that kind of place.

Having my dad there in the chamber was a reminder that public service did not start when I first ran for office. It started years ago in a home and a community that cared enough to teach, guide, and set high expectations.

Now Aliona and I are raising our kids here. I believe deeply that Utah is one of the best places in the country to build a life and raise a family, and that does not happen by accident. It takes strong families, strong neighborhoods, and steady leadership. I ran for office because I want my kids to grow up with the same opportunities, values, and sense of community that shaped me.

I'm so grateful for the people who invested in me. Grateful for family who continues to support me. And focused every day on keeping South Jordan, West Jordan, and our state a place where the next generation can thrive. ... See MoreSee Less

Representative Jordan Teuscher

7 days ago

Today I had the opportunity to welcome Ava, a senior at Herriman High School and the president of DECA, to the House floor, and I left genuinely impressed.

She is articulate, thoughtful, and clearly driven. You can see the confidence that comes from preparation and real leadership experience. We talked about business, public service, and her plans after graduation. Students like Ava are not waiting for the future, they are already building it. I would not be surprised to see her run for office someday.

This is why the work at the Capitol matters. The policies we debate are not theoretical. They shape the opportunities available to students like her. Education, workforce development, economic growth, these are not buzzwords. They determine whether the next generation can succeed and build their lives here in Utah.

We have some remarkable young leaders in our community. If we do our job right, they will not need to leave to find opportunity. They will create it here.

Grateful to represent a community filled with talent and ambition. The future of Utah is bright. ... See MoreSee Less